AmbuLand build thread
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Abitibi
Explorer
Raul
Adventurer
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That's it. Thanks a lot.
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
It's surprising how small an XXL RTT looks on top of an ambulance... on a jeep it'd look massive.
Abitibi
Explorer
It's almost a perfect fit (could be longer but not wider). I like how it ends where the rounded roof edges start. But yes, that tent is massive! So glad I decided not to use my small Airtop and wait for the right deal to come around. On the length I cut as much as I could and it basically opens up all the "walking/working" area from where you enter from the side door to where the raised dinette floor starts (which is no biggies as I just sit or sleep there).
I cut the tent foam today and dropped it to be upholstered with Sunbrella (excellent outdoor material). Still have a bunch of stuff to do before I can take a break;
- cover the interior roof opening
- cover with carpet the 3 floor boards
- cut a new hole and re-mount the roof vent
- re-insulate
- cut and install new ceiling panels
- re-install all the upper cabinets
- finish painting the interior.
These are the tasks I want to finish before driving to Arizona 2nd week of March.
There's other projects to complete but they can wait a few months. Yup, still need to mount my front LED bar, finish the transition wall between the cab and the box, relocate and complete the installation of my Espar and finally, finish my veggie conversion including 2 new fuel tanks. No wonder my wife complains I don't spend enough time working on our house
I cut the tent foam today and dropped it to be upholstered with Sunbrella (excellent outdoor material). Still have a bunch of stuff to do before I can take a break;
- cover the interior roof opening
- cover with carpet the 3 floor boards
- cut a new hole and re-mount the roof vent
- re-insulate
- cut and install new ceiling panels
- re-install all the upper cabinets
- finish painting the interior.
These are the tasks I want to finish before driving to Arizona 2nd week of March.
There's other projects to complete but they can wait a few months. Yup, still need to mount my front LED bar, finish the transition wall between the cab and the box, relocate and complete the installation of my Espar and finally, finish my veggie conversion including 2 new fuel tanks. No wonder my wife complains I don't spend enough time working on our house
VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
Looks like a nice fit up there for sure.
What did you use to seal it to the roof, I think I missed that? Some type of urethane sealant I imagine, like Boat Life or Sonnebourne NP1 or something? You still have the Airtop?
What did you use to seal it to the roof, I think I missed that? Some type of urethane sealant I imagine, like Boat Life or Sonnebourne NP1 or something? You still have the Airtop?
Abitibi
Explorer
Thought I'd post a few updated interior pictures now that it's finally coming together.
Still got a few projects to deal with (we all know they never end) but just finishing a 2 weeks trip in Nevada with the family and I'm stoked with how it all worked out. Anyway, here's a few shots, cheers!
Still got a few projects to deal with (we all know they never end) but just finishing a 2 weeks trip in Nevada with the family and I'm stoked with how it all worked out. Anyway, here's a few shots, cheers!
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Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
Model: Crestline 'New Era'
Dimensions of Box: 148" x 88"
Modified by: Abitibi
4WD by: Agile Off Road
Model: Crestline 'New Era'
Dimensions of Box: 148" x 88"
Modified by: Abitibi
4WD by: Agile Off Road
Thanks guys! Yet another option in my hunt for a blank canvas.
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Abitibi
Explorer
Thanks again!
Yup the tail was modified with just a regular skilsaw, grinder would have worked too.
We just got home and glad I can say our ambo was again nothing but pure reliability! We had a great time, met a bunch of great people along the way, discovered new areas and just had a blast.
What do you guys think? Fully loaded with fuel, water, gears and family of 4, we were 10,600lbs. Cruising at 60mph we averaged around 14mpg. Best we managed was 15.8mpg between Bend and Portland which is probably due to the altitude drop. Worse was about 11mpg while cruising at 75mph or stop and go. Sounds OK? Wish I could improve for sure though!
Yup the tail was modified with just a regular skilsaw, grinder would have worked too.
We just got home and glad I can say our ambo was again nothing but pure reliability! We had a great time, met a bunch of great people along the way, discovered new areas and just had a blast.
What do you guys think? Fully loaded with fuel, water, gears and family of 4, we were 10,600lbs. Cruising at 60mph we averaged around 14mpg. Best we managed was 15.8mpg between Bend and Portland which is probably due to the altitude drop. Worse was about 11mpg while cruising at 75mph or stop and go. Sounds OK? Wish I could improve for sure though!
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